Dave,
I put my HEO setup in the attic at our new home, actually I had the
architect specifically design the attic to hold it. It works great for
the satellites that are up there now, anyway. Even on L and S band.
Our home has the foam encapsulation, so the attic has no metal "heat
barrier" or other lining and it stays a pretty comfortable 70-90 degrees
depending on the season for working on the antennas. There is a spot
where the foil covered HVAC duct runs cross the horizon of the antennas
but I haven't really noticed a big degradation of the signals by that.
Have a peek at http://www.qsl.net/n0jy/antennas.html
About 15 feet floor to ceiling (beams) to answer WB2LLP's question.
Perhaps I'll put some more detail into a Journal article if anyone is
interested?
73 and Happy New Year!
Jerry
N0JY
On 12/27/2010 8:59 PM, David Mennerich wrote:
> I have HOA rules that prevent me from putting antennas on the roof
> where I live. However, I can put antennas in the attic. I have an
> Az/El setup that I could mount up in the attic, but wanted to get some
> feedback from folks on any experience they've had working the LEO
> satellites with antennas in the attic.
>> Thanks!
> - Dave N2TEB
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